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Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
• CHECK the air cleaner drainfor blockage. TEST the system
for normal operation.
• Blocked air cleaner drain.
• INSPECT the air cleaner forsigns of blockage. INSTALL a
new air cleaner element as
necessary.
• Air cleaner element blocked.
• Engine lacks power
• INSPECT the charge air coolerpipes for damage. INSTALL a
new charge air cooler pipe(s)
as necessary.
• Charge air cooler pipe(s).
• INSPECT the charge air coolerfor blockage. INSTALL a new
charge air cooler as necessary.
REFER to: Charge Air Cooler
(303-12 Intake Air Distribution
and Filtering - 2.5L Duratec
(147kW/200PS) - VI5,
Removal and Installation).
• Charge air cooler blocked.
• REFER to:Fuel Charging and
Controls (303-04 Fuel Char-
ging and Controls - 2.5L
Duratec (147kW/200PS) -
VI5, Diagnosis and Testing).
• Fuel charging and controls.
• REFER to:Turbocharger(303-
04 Fuel Charging and
Controls - Turbocharger -
2.5L Duratec (147kW/200PS)
- VI5, Diagnosis and Testing).
• Turbocharger.
• REFER to:Engine(303-00
Engine System - General
Information, Diagnosis and
Testing).
• Engine.
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SECTION 303-14 Electronic Engine Controls— 2.5L Duratec
(147kW/200PS) - VI5
VEHICLE APPLICATION: 2008.50 Kuga
PA G E
CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
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Electronic Engine Controls (Component Location) .............................................................
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Electronic Engine Controls (Overview) ........................................................................\
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303-14-7
General overview ........................................................................\
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303-14-8
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) ........................................................................\
..............
303-14-8
Knock Sensor ........................................................................\
.............................................
303-14-8
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor ........................................................................\
...............
303-14-9
Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor ........................................................................\
..............
303-14-9
Camshaft adjuster solenoid valve........................................................................\
...............
303-14-9
Manifold absolute pressure and temperature sensor .........................................................
303-14-9
Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor ........................................................................\
....
303-14-10
Throttle control unit ........................................................................\
.....................................
303-14-10
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor.......................................................................
303-14-10
Ignition coil-on-plug ........................................................................\
....................................
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Electronic Engine Controls (System Operation and Component Description) ...................
303-14-12
System Diagram ........................................................................\
.........................................
303-14-16
System Operation ........................................................................\
.......................................
303-14-18
Speed and TDC recording ........................................................................\
......................
303-14-19
Calculation of the ignition angle ........................................................................\
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303-14-20
Engine fueling ........................................................................\
.........................................
303-14-22
Engine speed control ........................................................................\
..............................
303-14-22
Oil monitoring ........................................................................\
..........................................
303-14-23
Calculation of valve timing adjustment angle..................................................................
303-14-23
Boost pressure control ........................................................................\
............................
303-14-24
Starting process ........................................................................\
......................................
303-14-24
Alternator control (Smart Charge) ........................................................................\
...........
303-14-24
Component Description ........................................................................\
..............................
303-14-24

CKP sensor ........................................................................\
.............................................
303-14-25

Broadband HO2S ........................................................................\
...................................
303-14-26

VCT (variable camshaft timing) solenoids ......................................................................
303-14-27

MAF sensor ........................................................................\
.............................................
303-14-28

APP sensor ........................................................................\
.............................................
303-14-29

CPP sensor ........................................................................\
.............................................
303-14-29

BPP switches ........................................................................\
..........................................
303-14-30

Air conditioning (A/C) pressure sensor ........................................................................\
...
303-14-30

Throttle
control unit ........................................................................\
.................................
303-14-31

ECT sensor ........................................................................\
.............................................
303-14-31

Cooling fan module ........................................................................\
.................................
303-14-32

injectors........................................................................\
...................................................
303-14-32

Ignition coil-on-plug ........................................................................\
.................................
303-14-33

Fuel pressure/fuel temperature sensor ........................................................................\
...
303-14-33

Wastegate control valve ........................................................................\
..........................
303-14-34

Engine oil level, temperature and quality sensor ............................................................
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Electronic Engine Controls – Overview
General overview
Engine Management System
• Bosch ME 9.0 engine management system
• Knock control with two knock sensors
• Electronic Throttle Control Unit.
• Electronic accelerator pedal
• Variable camshaft timing for intake and exhaustcamshafts • Fuel injection supply manifold with combined
fuel pressure and temperature sensor
• Sequential multi-port fuel injection
• Camshaft position (CMP) sensors for intake and exhaust camshafts.
• satisfies the European exhaust emissions standard IV
• EOBD (European On-board Diagnostic) for the monitoring of emissions-related components.
Engine power output and engine speed
2
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Description
Item
Torque
1
Power output
2
The engine is controlled by the PCM.
The PCM uses various sensors to calculate the
optimum ignition timing, the optimum injection
quantity and injection time and the position of the
throttle. In addition, various corrections are carried
out, including adjustment of the ignition timing using
the KS and adjustment of the fuel quantity by the Lambda control. Boost pressure control and fuel
pressure control are also performed by the PCM.
For all work on the engine electronics, it is
essential to ensure that the connectorsare
seated and locked properly.
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Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
E65160
The PCM communicates with all engine sensors
and the other modules. Communication of the PCM
with the other modules and the system diagnostics
takes place via the CAN (controller area network)
data bus.
The following functions are regulated or controlled
by the PCM:
• Fuel supply to the engine including lambdacontrol
• Ignition setting including knock control
• Idle speed control
• Control of optimum valve timing via the camshaft adjustment for intake and exhaust camshafts
• The refrigerant compressor is controlled by the air conditioning clutch relay and the delivery of
the refrigerant compressor is controlled by a
PWM (pulse width modulation) signal.
• Control of EVAP purge valve
• Boost pressure control
• Control of the cooling fan
• Charging system (Smart Charge)
• Starting system (Smart Start)
If the PCM is isolated from the vehicle electrical
system or the battery is disconnected, the throttle
control unit mustbe initialized.
The PCM is fitted in the engine compartment in the
air filter housing. On right hand drive vehicles a
protective metal plate is also installed to prevent
the plug connector from being pulled off, or make
it harder to pull off, in case of theft. The protective
plate is secured with a shear bolt. The shear bolt
needs to be drilled out in order to remove the
protective plate.
Knock Sensor
E96986
Two KSs are fitted. They are on the cylinder block,
one close to the 2nd cylinder and one close to the
4th cylinder.
When fitting, adhere strictly to the specified
tightening torque, otherwise the KS will not work
properly.
If the signal from one or both KS is implausible or
absent, knock control is deactivated. The PCM
switches to an ignition map that is further away
from the knock limit. As a result, engine damage
caused by combustion knock is avoided. If a fault
occurs, a fault code is stored in the error memory
of the PCM.
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
E89993
If one or both CMP sensors fail, a fault is saved in
the error memory of the PCM and the camshaft
adjustment and knock control are deactivated.
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Description
Item
Medium speed CAN data bus (MS-CAN)
1
DLC (data link connector)
2
GEM (generic electronic module)
Comments:Serves as a gateway between the two
CAN databus systems.
3
High speed CAN data bus (HS-CAN)
4
CPP (clutch pedal position) sensorRefertoComponentDescription:(page
29)
5
BPP switchesRefertoComponentDescription:(page
29)
6
MAF sensorRefertoComponentDescription:(page
27)
7
TP sensorRefer to Component Description: Throttle
controlunit(page33)
Comments: It is incorporated into the throttle control
unit
8
ECT sensorRefertoComponentDescription:(page
31)
9
CKP sensorRefertoComponentDescription:(page
24)
10
CMP sensor - intake camshaftRefertoComponentDescription:(page
8)
11
CMP sensor - exhaust camshaftRefertoComponentDescription:(page
8)
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Item
Broadband HO2SRefertoComponentDescription:(page
25)
13
Catalyst monitor sensor
14
Air conditioning (A/C) pressure sensorRefertoComponentDescription:(page
30)
15
KSRefertoComponentDescription:(page
8)
16
APP sensorRefertoComponentDescription:(page
28)
17
MAPT sensorRefertoComponentDescription:(page
9)
18
Fuel pressure/fuel temperature sensorRefertoComponentDescription:(page
33)
19
Exterior aor temperature sensorRefertoComponentDescription:(page
34)
20
Engine oil level, temperature and quality
sensorRefertoComponentDescription:(page
34)
21
Ignition switch
22
Battery
23
PCMRefertoComponentDescription:(page
8)
24
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Description
Item
Medium speed CAN data bus (MS-CAN)
1
DLC
2
GEM
Comments:Serves as a gateway between the two
CAN databus systems.
3
High speed CAN data bus (HS-CAN)
4
PCMRefertoComponentDescription:(page
8)
5
LIN (local interconnect network) databus
6
Alternator
7
Heating element - broadband HO2S
8
Catalyst monitor sensor heating element
9
Powertrain Control Module relay
10
Starter Relay
11
FPDM
Comments:Refer to: Fuel Tank and Lines - 2.5L
Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5 (310-01
Fuel Tank and Lines, Description and
Operation).
12
Fuel pump
13
injectorsRefertoComponentDescription:(page
?)
Comments: 5x
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Item
Air conditioning clutch relay
Comments:Refer to: Climate Control (412-01
Climate Control, Description and
Operation).
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EVAP valve
Comments:
16
VCT oil control solenoid, exhaust camshaftRefer to Component Description:
solenoids(page26)
17
VCT oil control solenoid, intake camshaftRefer to Component Description:
solenoids(page26)
18
Cooling fan module
Comments:Refer to: Engine Cooling - 2.5L Duratec
(147kW/200PS) - VI5 (303-03 Engine
Cooling, Description and Operation).
19
Wastegate control valve
Comments:Refer to: Turbocharger (303-04 Fuel
Charging and Controls - Turbocharger
- 2.5L Duratec (147kW/200PS) - VI5,
Description and Operation).
20
Ignition coil-on-plugRefertoComponentDescription:(page
10)
Comments: 5x
21
Throttle control unitRefertoComponentDescription:(page
30)
Comments: Actuator motor unit
22
System Operation
The engine is controlled by the PCM. For this
purpose, the PCM uses information from the
sensors, sender units and switches. In addition,
the PCM receives information from other control
modules via the CAN data bus. All the information
is processed in the PCM and is used to control or
regulate the different actuators.
These are:
• the throttle control unit,
• the fuel injectors, • the camshaft adjustment,
• the boost control solenoid valve
• and the ignition coils.
Some values are sent via the CAN databus to other
systems.
The following functions are regulated or controlled
by the PCM:
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• Starting process
• Engine running– Fuel supply to the engine including lambdacontrol
– Ignition setting including knock control
– Idle speed control
– Boost pressure control
– Valve timing via the camshaft adjuster for the intake and exhaust camshafts (including
internal exhaust gas recirculation)
• Refrigerant compressor (activation, deactivation and delivery)
• EVAP purge valve
• Charging system
Fuel is supplied to the engine via a sequential
multi-point injection system. Ignition is performed
by a distributor-less ignition system with one
ignition coil unit for each cylinder.
The PCM optimizes engine power and emissions
at all times by processing the sensor signals and
information received via the CAN databus and
using these for open or closed loop control of the
different variables.
The PCM contains part of the PATS (passive
anti-theft system).
The PCM is supplied with battery voltage via a fuse
in the BJB (battery junction box). This power supply
is needed to ensure that saved data is not lost
when the engine is switched off.
For other power supply requirements, the PCM
switches on a relay in the BJB which is responsible
for supplying power to the PCM and to some
sensors and actuators. Each of these are protected
by fuses in the BJB.
To guarantee optimum engine running at all times,
the PCM has several adaptive (self-learning)
functions. These adapt the output signals to
changing circumstances, such as wear or system
faults.
In some cases a faulty signal is replaced with a
substitute value or limited. A substitute value can
be calculated from other signals or it can be
predefined by the PCM. The substitute value allows
the vehicle to keep on running without the emission
values changing unduly. Depending on the signal
failure, the PCM operates in emergency mode. In
this mode, the engine power and/or the engine
speed is reduced to prevent further damage.
Depending on the faulty signal, a fault code is
stored in the error memory of the PCM. These can be read out using IDS (Integrated Diagnostic
System) via the DLC.
The PCM processes and evaluates the signals
from the sensors. The following sensors send
signals to the PCM:
• CMP sensors
• CKP sensor
• MAF sensor
•KS
• ECT sensor
• TP sensor
• APP sensor
• Broadband HO2S
• Catalyst monitor sensor
• MAPT sensor
• Air conditioning (A/C) pressure sensor
• Alternator
• Fuel temperature and fuel pressure sensor
• Engine oil level, temperature and quality sensor
• Outside air temperature sensor
The following components receive signals from the
PCM:
• Powertrain Control Module relay
• A/C clutch relay
• injectors
• Direct ignition coils
• Cooling fan module
• Throttle control unit
• Camshaft adjuster solenoid valve
• Starter Relay
• EVAP purge valve
• Alternator
• Heating element - broadband HO2S
• Catalyst monitor sensor heating element
• FPDM
• Wastegate control valve
• Air conditioning compressor
The PCM receives the following signals via the
CAN databus:
• APP
•CPP
• BPP
• Vehicle speed.
• Refrigerant compressor request
• PAT S
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than to a change in the throttle valve position. The
ignition timing also changes much more quickly.
To keep the ignition point as close as possible to
the knock limit and so optimize the efficiency of the
engine, two KS are installed in the engine, which
pick up the mechanical vibrations of the engine
and convert them into an electrical signal for the
PCM.
TIE42093
1
2
A
B1
2
Description
Item
Normal combustion
A
Knocking combustion
B
Pressure characteristic in cylinder
1
Output signal from KS
2
The term "knocking" is used to describe
combustion processes in which the flame front
propagation speed reaches the speed of sound.
This can happen towards the end of combustion
in particular, when unburnt air/fuel mixture on the
combustion chamber walls self-ignites due to the
increase in pressure following initiation of regular
combustion. The resulting pressure peaks damage
the pistons, cylinder head gasket and cylinder
head.
The cylinder in which combustion knock is
occurring is identified from the camshaft position (CMP sensors) and crankshaft position (CKP
sensor) information.
If the PCM detects combustion knock, the ignition
timing for the cylinder in question is gradually
retarded for a few crankshaft revolutions until
combustion knock stops. After that the ignition point
is slowly returned to the calculated value. This
facilitates individual cylinder ignition, which makes
it possible for the engine to operate at optimum
efficiency at the knock limit.
Engine fueling
Fuel is supplied by a non-return fuel system.
Fuel pressure and fuel delivery rate are regulated
by the PCM with the aid of the FPDM. The fuel
pump is supplied with a cycled voltage by the
FPDM. By cycling the voltage, the fuel pump output
can be steplessly adjusted. The fuel pressure can
be steplessly regulated between 3 and 5 bar.
Adjusting the fuel pump output has the following
advantages:
• The fuel pump's power consumption is reduced,
thereby reducing the load on the vehicle's power
supply system.
• The fuel pump's service life is increased.
• Fuel pump noise is reduced.
Fuel pressure regulator
The PCM calculates the required fuel pressure
based on the operating conditions. The PCM
transmits a corresponding PWM signal to the
FPDM. With the aid of this signal, the FPDM
actuates the pump by sending, in turn, a PWM
signal to the ground connection of the fuel pump.
The fuel pump can be steplessly regulated by
varying the pulse width of the PWM signal.
The PCM continuously monitors the fuel pressure
in the fuel rail by means of the fuel temperature/fuel
pressure sensor. If the pressure deviates from the
calculated value, the PCM adapts the PWM signal
to the FPDM accordingly. Thus the fuel pressure
levels out at approx. 4 bar.
For safety reasons, the PCM switches off fuel
delivery if the SRS (supplemental restraint system)
module detects a crash.
Regulation of injected fuel quantity
The electromagnetically controlled injectors dose
and atomize the fuel. The quantity of injected fuel
is regulated by the duration of actuation of the fuel
injectors. The fuel injectors are either closed (not
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actuated) or opened (actuated). Each cylinder has
its own injector. The injection is accurately dosed
and takes place at a time determined by the PCM.
Injection takes place immediately in front of the
intake valves of the cylinder. The injectors are
actuated ground side via end-stages integrated
into the PCM and using the signal calculated by
the engine management system. Power is supplied
via the Powertrain Control Module relay in the BJB.
The injected fuel quantity depends on the opening
time, the fuel pressure and the diameter of the
nozzle holes.
The fuel metering is determined via open or
closed-loop control.
The open control loop differs from the closed
control loop in that the lambda control is
deactivated.
The PCM switches from closed to open-loop control
if the HO2S cools down to below 600°C or fails, as
well as when accelerating, coasting and at full load.
Regulation of injected fuel quantity via the PCM
involves:
• controlling the fuel pump,
• calculating the required quantity of fuel forengine starting,
• observance of the desired air/fuel ratio,
• calculating air mass,
• and calculating the fuel quantity for the different operating states and corresponding fuel
adjustment measures.
Open loop control
Open loop control is used primarily for fuel
injection, as long as the signals of the HO2S are
not involved in the calculation of the PCM.
The two most important reasons that make it
absolutely essential to run the engine without
lambda control (open-loop control) are the following
operating conditions:
• Cold engine (starting, warm-up phase)
• Full-load operation (WOT (wide open throttle))
Under these operating conditions the engine needs
a rich air/fuel mixture with lambda values below λ
= 1 in order to achieve optimum running or
optimum performance.
It is possible to keep this unregulated range very
small by using a broadband HO2S.
Closed-loop control
Closed loop control ensures strict control of
exhaust emissions in conjunction with the TWC (three-way catalytic converter) and economical fuel
consumption. With closed loop control, the signals
from the HO2S are analyzed by the PCM and the
engine always runs in the optimum range of λ = 1.
In addition to the normal HO2S, the signal from the
monitoring sensor for the catalytic converter is also
included in the control. The lambda control is
optimized on the basis of this data.
Certain factors such as wear, component
tolerances or more minor defects such as air leaks
in the intake system are compensated for by
lambda control. If the deviation occurs for a longer
period of time, this is recorded by the adaptive
(self-learning) function of lambda control. In this
instance, the entire map is shifted by the
corresponding amount, to enable control to
commence once again from the virtual baseline.
These adaptive settings are stored in the PCM and
are also used in open-loop control conditions.
If the adaptive value is too high or too low, an error
is stored in the fault memory of the PCM.
Oxygen sensor (HO2S) and catalyst monitor
sensor
A broadband HO2S is used as the HO2S. The
HO2S is located in front of the TWC. The catalyst
monitor sensor is located in the center of the TWC
so that it can detect any deterioration in the
cleaning performance of the TWC more quickly.
The HO2S measures the residual amount of
oxygen in the exhaust before the TWC.
The catalyst monitor sensor measures the amount
of oxygen in the exhaust gas after or in the TWC.
Both the HO2S and the catalyst monitor sensor
transmit these data to the PCM.
The broadband HO2S works at temperatures of
between 650°C and 900 °C. If the temperature
rises above 1000°C, the oxygen sensor will be
irreparably damaged.
To reach optimum operating temperature as quickly
as possible, an electrically-heated oxygen sensor
is installed. The heating also serves to maintain a
suitable operating temperature while coasting, for
example, when no hot gases are flowing past the
oxygen sensor.
The heating element in the HO2S is a PTC
(positive temperature coefficient) resistor. The
heating element is supplied with battery voltage as
soon as the Powertrain Control Module relay
engages. The HO2S is earthed via the PCM. As
the heating current is high when the element is
cold, it is limited via PWM in the PCM until a certain
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current value is reached. The PCM then
permanently connects the heating element to earth.
The catalyst monitor sensor is used by the PCM
to measure the oxygen content in the exhaust gas
in the TWC. If all the conditions for catalyst
diagnostics are met, based on this information the
PCM can check that the TWC is working
satisfactorily. The information is also used to
improve the air/fuel mixture adjustment.
The catalyst monitor sensor is similar in function
to an HO2S. The signal transmitted by the catalyst
monitor sensor changes sharply if the oxygen
content in the exhaust gas changes. For this
reason, catalyst monitor sensors are also called
"jump lambda sensors".
Fuel tank purging
The EVAP purge valve is only actuated by the PCM
if the coolant temperature is at least 60°C.
Actuation is done ground side by means of a PWM
signal. This makes it possible to have the full range
of opening widths, from fully closed to fully open.
The PCM determines from the operating conditions
when and how wide to open the EVAP tank purge
valve. If the EVAP purge valve is opened, the
engine sucks in ambient air through the activated
charcoal in the evaporative emission canister as
a result of the vacuum in the intake manifold. In
this way the adsorbed hydrocarbons are led to the
combustion chamber of the engine.
The EVAP tank purge valve is not actuated and
system cleaning is interrupted if the engine
switches to idle and/or a closed-loop control
process is initiated.
Power (battery voltage) is supplied via the
Powertrain Control Module relay in the BJB. The
solenoid coil resistance is between 17 and 24 ohms
at 20°C.
Engine speed control
The APP sensor provides the PCM with information
about the driver's request for acceleration.
The throttle control unit receives a corresponding
input signal from the PCM. An electric motor then
moves the throttle valve shaft by means of a set
of gears. The position of the throttle is continuously
recorded by the TP sensor. Information on throttle
position is processed and monitored by the PCM.
The TP sensor comprises two potentiometers.
These work in opposite ways to each other. In one
potentiometer, the resistance increases when the
throttle is opened, in the other it decreases. Thisallows the operation of the potentiometers to be
checked. The signal from the TP sensor is
amplified in the lower range (idle to a quarter open)
by the PCM to enable more precise control of the
throttle in this range. This is necessary because
the engine is very sensitive to changes in throttle
angle in this throttle opening range.
With the throttle valve position kept constant, the
ignition angle and the injected fuel quantity are
then varied to meet the torque demands.
Depending on the operating state of the engine, a
change in the position of the throttle flap may not
be necessary when the APP sensor changes.
If a fault develops in the throttle control unit, a
standby function is executed. This standby function
allows a slight opening of the throttle flap, so that
enough air passes through to allow limited engine
operation. For this purpose, there is a throttle flap
adjustment screw on the throttle housing. The
return spring closes the throttle flap until the stop
of the toothed segment touches the stop screw. In
this way a defined throttle flap gap is formed for
limp home mode.
The stop screw has a spring loaded pin, which
holds the throttle flap open for limp home mode.
In normal operating mode, this spring loaded pin
is pushed in by the force of the electric motor when
the throttle flap must be closed past the limp home
position (e.g. for idle speed control or overrun
shutoff).
Oil monitoring
The engine does not have an oil pressure
switch.
The oil level and oil quality are calculated.
Calculating the engine oil level
The oil level is determined by continuous
measurement of the capacitance (i.e. the ability to
store an electrical charge) between the two
capacitive elements of the engine oil
level/temperature/quality sensor. The different oil
levels cause the capacitance between the elements
to change. The data are recorded by the PCM and
converted into an oil level value. Temporary
fluctuations in oil level are automatically filtered out
by the PCM.
Calculating oil quality
The PCM calculates the oil quality from the oil level
measurement and the oil temperature measured
by the sensor, plus the engine speed and the
average fuel consumption. The driver is informed
about when an oil change is due.
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